# Lghtmtr vs FrameAtlas

The clearest difference is rating: FrameAtlas at 5.0 against Lghtmtr's 4.6. FrameAtlas also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Lghtmtr's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (158 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lghtmtr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FrameAtlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameAtlas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lghtmtr has 158 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Lghtmtr's written reviews are positive against 100% of FrameAtlas's.

Lghtmtr ships an update every 3 months, FrameAtlas every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lghtmtr | FrameAtlas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lghtmtr/id956251190/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameatlas/id6760631361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Jacque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164318048) | [Eric Edwards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885420966) |

## What reviewers say

### Lghtmtr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lghtmtr/id956251190)

This app provides a minimalist light meter to help users determine ideal exposure settings for photography. It visually demonstrates the relationship between ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, making it intuitive for learning photographers.

**Highlights:** Minimalist light meter, Intuitive exposure settings, Visual feedback, Adjustable ISO, aperture, shutter speed, Camera profile customization, Scene reference with readings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### FrameAtlas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frameatlas/id6760631361)

This app logs crucial data like GPS, time, lens, and ISO for each photo taken with a film camera. It helps you add metadata to your scanned images, making digital archiving easier and more informative. Log directly from your wrist using an Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** GPS and timestamp logging, Lens, ISO, and exposure tracking, Per-frame notes, Shot Map visualization, Film Bag archive, Barcode scanner, Gear Memory, Apple Watch logging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameAtlas Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lghtmtr free?

Lghtmtr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FrameAtlas free?

FrameAtlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lghtmtr or FrameAtlas?

FrameAtlas is rated higher. Lghtmtr averages 4.6 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while FrameAtlas averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lghtmtr or FrameAtlas have ads?

Neither Lghtmtr nor FrameAtlas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lghtmtr or FrameAtlas?

Lghtmtr ships an update every 3 months, and FrameAtlas every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lghtmtr was updated on October 29, 2026 and FrameAtlas on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*